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Here’s a quick tip on how to wash dirty fruit such as grapes. They always seem to be covered in dirt when you buy them at the market and seem to be impossible to scrub off with just water… This is a little secret my mom taught me. Only one ingredient is needed- CORNSTARCH or BAKING SODA!

That is NOT dirt on the grapes in the picture, it is the grapes’ natural ‘bloom’ or ‘must.’ That is one of the essential qualities of grapes pressed for wine and it shows that the grapes are at their peak of ripeness. Yes, you want to remove any traces of dirt or pesticides remaining on the store-bought grapes. No one wants to eat those things. But don’t encourage the idea that the dusky covering on the grapes is something bad or dirty.

Seriously Chris. Maybe try putting the colander into the sink with a plug in it or maybe a bowl? Just a thought. The waxy look of grapes is part of the fruit ripening. Any stretch will remove pesticides or oil from the surface. Acids like Citrix acid or lemon juice do the same. This is a great idea . soap and water work just as good as long as you don’t care about the waxy look just like apples and plums get on them.